Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 3
About
Provided by Dillon Eustace
Dillon Eustace is recognised as one of Ireland’s leading litigation firms. We have a proven track record of managing disputes and finding successful resolutions – minimising disruption for our clients, managing risk and avoiding litigation where possible.
We offer a depth of experience and expertise across a wide range of industry sectors and cover the full range of disputes. Our clients include international and domestic insurance companies, global banks, financial institutions, product manufacturers, Local Authourities, airlines and public companies.
We are highly experienced in handling complex, high-value cases. Our personal injury defence litigation team is one of the largest in the country and offers a wealth of experience in claims management. With experts in all forms of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation, our team is equipped to provide a full range of innovative and cost-effective options that meet the needs of each specific case.
Whatever the nature of the dispute, our litigation and dispute resolution lawyers take a proactive, responsive, diligent and commercial attitude, focusing on achieving the best possible outcome. We protect and further our clients interests vigorously, while remaining sensitive to their commercial relationships.
Chambers Review
The disputes team at Dillon Eustace has notable strength in cases relating to investment funds, financial services and insolvency. The practice assists Irish banks with a significant volume of debt enforcement mandates. Lawyers in the team act for real estate management companies on property disputes, as well as handling shareholder disputes and advising on claims for breach of contracts. The law firm draws strength from an important contentious insurance practice to handle professional indemnity cases.
Work Highlights
- Dillon Eustace assisted Principal Systems with Commercial Court proceedings seeking damages for breaches of warranty relating to the purchase of a business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dillon Eustace is very efficient and knowledgeable, and provides guidance on strategy."
"The lawyers are very client-focused, knowledgeable and considered in terms of how they act."
"The team manages very complex situations well, and the lawyers are very responsive."
"Dillon Eustace is very efficient and knowledgeable, and provides guidance on strategy."
"The lawyers are very client-focused, knowledgeable and considered in terms of how they act."
"The team manages very complex situations well, and the lawyers are very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Bredin handles commercial proceedings arising in diverse circumstances including loan defaults, insurance coverage disputes and damages claims, as well as shareholder disputes.
"Peter Bredin is a very impressive lawyer."
"He has excellent knowledge."
John O'Riordan is an experienced commercial litigator who routinely advises clients in the insurance and finance sphere. He is well versed in handling shareholder disputes.
"John O'Riordan has an immense breadth of experience and commercial awareness."
"John has a vast amount of knowledge in litigation and law in general. He is very well informed and is on top of any changes in legislation. He is always available to discuss complex cases and has a customer-first attitude to what he does. He is a pleasure to work with and is not afraid to say what we don't want to hear, knowing it is in our best interest."
"He is clear and concise in his advice and is good to discuss cases with. He is always super accessible."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dillon Eustace
Ireland
Members
Provided by Dillon Eustace
David Kavanagh
Elaine Healy
Lorna Kennedy
Paul Breen
Head of Department
Rachel Turner
Industries
Provided by Dillon Eustace
Arbitration
Aviation
Commercial Litigation
Financial Services
Health
Insurance
Maritime
Media Law
property disputes